Week 5 Abstract, Significance, and Summary

 This week, you will submit the final portions of your paper for review. Please make sure to review all of your instructor's feedback and prepare your research for final submission in week 7.  

Abstract

The abstract is generally used as a searchable, comprehensive overview of your research. When online databases search research, they pull keywords from the abstract. Compose the abstract for your research project. Your abstract should be one page in length, and include the following:

· Describe the research problem and why it is important. 

· Identify the purpose of the study. 

· State the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual frameworks, as appropriate. 

· Summarize the key research question(s). 

· Describe, concisely, the overall research design, methods, and data analysis procedures. 

· Conclude with a statement on the implications for positive social or institutional change.

Your abstract must be a clear and concise overview of your research that would be easily searchable if you were to publish in a journal. 

Significance and Summary 

In 3–4 pages, summarize your study. Provide a summation of evidence (referencing your literature) that the problem is current, relevant, and significant to the discipline. Reiterate the gap in the literature and how your project contributes to social or organizational change in nursing and nursing education.

Within your summary, state the significance of your research by identifying potential contributions of the study that advance knowledge in the discipline. This is an elaboration of what the problem addresses. Provide a strong “take home” message that captures the key essence of your research.

Lastly, describe recommendations for further research that are grounded in the strengths and limitations of the current research as well as the literature you reviewed. Ensure recommendations do not exceed the research boundaries.

Review the rubric for grading criteria.

Points Possible: 50

NURS_692B_DE – NURS 692-B Week 5 Abstract, Significance and Summary Rubric

NURS_692B_DE – NURS 692-B Week 5 Abstract, Significance and Summary Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Abstract	15 to >12.3 pts Meets Expectations The abstract is one page in length and describes the research problem and it's importance. Expertly identifies the purpose of the study, the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual frameworks, as appropriate, summarizes the key research question(s) and describes, concisely, the overall research design, methods, and data analysis procedures. The abstract is concluded with a statement on the implications for positive social or institutional change. 12.3 to >11.25 pts Approaches Expectations The abstract is one page in length and meets most of the abstract criteria however may be limited in one area or missing key components that deter the abstract from it's intention. 11.25 to >8.85 pts Falls Below Expectations The abstract is significantly less than one page in length or it is too long and does not meet most of the abstract criteria. There are significant missing key components that deter the abstract from it's intention. 8.85 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The abstract is not present or is grossly erroneous.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Significance and Summary	25 to >20.5 pts Meets Expectations The significance and summary section includes an overall summary of the project’s main points the significance of the project to the nursing education profession, and recommendations for future research.The summation is 3-4 pages and provides evidence that the problem is current, relevant, and significant to the discipline. The summary reiterates the gap in the literature and how your project contributes to social or organizational change in nursing and nursing education. The significance of the problem is stated and correlated to potential contributions of the study that advance knowledge in the discipline. Provides a strong “take home” message that captures the key essence of your research. The summary concludes with recommendations for further research that are grounded in the strengths and limitations of the current research as well as the literature reviewed. 20.5 to >18.75 pts Approaches Expectations The significance and summary section includes an overall summary of the project’s main points the significance of the project to the nursing education profession, however may be limited in detail in some areas. The summation is less than 3 pages and provides some evidence that the problem is current, relevant but the significance to the discipline is questionable. There is not a strong strong “take home” message that captures the key essence of your research.There are limited recommendations for further research that are somewhat grounded in the strengths and limitations of the current research as well as the literature reviewed. 18.75 to >14.75 pts Falls Below Expectations The significance and summary section includes an overall summary of the project’s main points but is missing key required components, enough that the meaning of this final section is impeded and does not summarize the research effectively. 14.75 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The significance and summary section is not included or is severely limited in detail, in so much that it does not contribute to the research paper at all.	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics	7.5 to >6.15 pts Meets Expectations Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors. 6.15 to >5.63 pts Approaches Expectations Answers are well written or orally presented throughout, and the information is reasonably organized and communicated. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors. 5.63 to >4.43 pts Falls Below Expectations Answers are somewhat organized and lacks some clarity. Contains some spelling and grammatical errors. 4.43 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Answers are not well written or orally presented and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.	7.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Format	2.5 to >2.05 pts Meets Expectations Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 2.05 to >1.88 pts Approaches Expectations Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. 1.88 to >1.48 pts Falls Below Expectations Follows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 1.48 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements.	2.5 pts
Total Points: 50

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Insomnia
31-year-old Male

 

BACKGROUND

This week, we examine a 31-year-old male who presents to the office with a chief complaint of insomnia.

SUBJECTIVE

Patient is a 31-year-old male. He states that his insomnia has gotten progressively worse over the past 6 months. Per the patient, he has never been a “great sleeper” but is now having difficulty both falling asleep and staying asleep at night. The problem began approximately 6 months ago after the sudden loss of his fiancé. The patient states this is affecting his ability to perform his job, which is a forklift operator at a local chemical company. The patient states he has used diphenhydramine in the past to sleep but does not like the way it makes him feel the morning after. He states he has fallen asleep on the job due to lack of sleep from the night before. The patient's medical record from his previous physician states that he has a history of opiate abuse, which began after he broke his ankle in a skiing accident and was prescribed hydrocodone/apap (acetaminophen) for acute pain management. The patient has not received a prescription for an opiate analgesic in 4 years. The patient states recently he has been using alcohol to help him fall asleep, approximately four beers prior to bed.

MENTAL STATUS EXAM

The patient is alert and oriented to person, place, time, event. He makes good eye contact and is dressed appropriately for time of year. He denies auditory/visual hallucinations. Judgement, insight, and reality contact are all intact. Patient denies suicidal/homicidal ideation, and is future oriented.

Decision Point One

Select what you should do:

Zolpidem: 10 mg daily at bedtime

Trazodone 50 mg po at bedtime

Hydroxyzine: 50 mg daily at bedtime

Examine
 Case Study: Pharmacologic Approaches to the Treatment of Insomnia in a Younger Adult. You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the medication to prescribe to this patient. Be sure to consider factors that might impact the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.

At each decision point, you should evaluate all options before selecting your decision and moving throughout the exercise. Before you make your decision, make sure that you have researched each option and that you evaluate the decision that you will select. Be sure to research each option using the primary literature.

Introduction to the case (1 page)

· Briefly explain and summarize the case for this Assignment. Be sure to include the specific patient factors that may impact your decision making when prescribing medication for this patient.

Decision #1 (1 page)

· Which decision did you select?

· Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).

· Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #2 (1 page)

· Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).

· Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #3 (1 page)

· Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).

· Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Conclusion (1 page)

· Summarize your recommendations on the treatment options you selected for this patient. Be sure to justify your recommendations and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

Virginia Workman

Hello class,

I chose interface to discuss. The interface in the electronic medical record system is truly remarkable. When the monitor displaying vital signs and other patient data seamlessly transfers that information to the patient's chart on the computer without the need for manual data entry, it significantly streamlines our workflow. As a nurse, you simply click to confirm that the vital signs are accurate while entering them, saving you a significant amount of time. The advantages of using an interface have proven to be incredibly beneficial in my daily nursing duties.

Liz Workman

 

• Choose one skin condition graphic (identify by number in your Chief Complaint) to document your assignment in the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) note format rather than the traditional narrative style. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Comprehensive SOAP Template in this week’s Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that not all comprehensive SOAP data are included in every patient case.
• Use clinical terminologies to explain the physical characteristics featured in the graphic. Formulate a differential diagnosis of five possible conditions for the skin graphic that you chose. Determine which is most likely to be the correct diagnosis and explain your reasoning using at least three different references, one reference from current evidence-based literature from your search and two different references from this week’s Learning Resources.